The Role of Nonacademic Factors in College Readiness and Success. Issues in College Success

Download or read book The Role of Nonacademic Factors in College Readiness and Success. Issues in College Success written by ACT, Inc and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 5 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By definition, success in college means fulfilling academic requirements, but nonacademic factors also matter, since they can influence student performance and persistence in college. Nonacademic factors includes: (1) individual psychosocial factors, such as motivation (e.g., academic self-discipline, commitment to school) and self-regulation (e.g., emotional control, academic self-confidence); (2) family factors, such as attitude toward education, involvement in students' school activities, and geographic stability; and (3) career planning that identifies a good fit between students' interests and their postsecondary work. This "issues brief" describes how effective use of nonacademic student information can support student academic performance and achievement.